Common Squarespace error messages fall into several main categories. Here's how to resolve them:

Account Issues

If you see billing-related email errors:

• Check for typos in your account email address
• Click "Edit Email Address" to update if needed
• Verify your subscriptions are active
• Contact support if still not receiving emails

Browser & Security Errors

For "Access Denied" errors:

• Complete CAPTCHA on demo site if IP is blocked
• Check domain DNS settings
• Use predefined domain to test access
• Clear browser cache

For cookie-related issues:

• Enable cookies in browser settings
• Use a supported browser
• Clear cache
• Disable interfering extensions

Commerce Issues

Product Variants:

• Products must have at least one variant
• Maximum 200 items per Shop page
• Refresh page if purchase occurs during product modification

Payment Processing:

• For PayPal refunds beyond 180 days, use "Send Money" feature
• Update payment card information in PayPal Business account
• Disable browser extensions for Stripe issues
• Ensure cookies are enabled for checkout

Domain Issues

When encountering domain errors:

• Check for DNS conflicts with subdomains
• Verify domain availability and requirements
• Ensure proper domain connection
• Add missing A records if needed

Page & Content Issues

To resolve common content errors:

• Set different homepage before deletion
• Avoid simultaneous editing by multiple users
• Keep files under size limits (20MB for images, 300MB for downloads)
• Use supported file formats (.jpg, .gif, .png)

Social Sharing

For social media issues:

• Expect some Facebook debugger errors (normal for platform sites)
• Add featured images for Pinterest sharing
• Follow platform-specific troubleshooting guides

For any unlisted errors, capture screenshots and document steps taken before contacting support.

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